NorthStar Foundation

NorthStar Foundation NorthStar is the only single-sex after-school program for boys in Omaha.

Our mission is to change young men's lives through programming that supports, challenges, inspires & instills a life rooted in education, self-discipline, & service to the community. Since its inception, NorthStar has examined models nationwide to clearly construct a vision for a truly unique, world class program and facility that will provide measurable and transformational growth for these young

men. With a relentless focus on helping boys attain high school graduation and be prepared to pursue higher education or gainful employment, NorthStar seeks to change lives, one young man at a time. NorthStar does this by offering programming in three key focus areas: Academics, Adventure and Athletics. Located in the heart of North Omaha at 4242 North 49th Avenue, The NorthStar Foundation is a non-profit organization under IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3).

Camp NorthStar - Week 3! ⛳🌞 🚲 🏈NorthStar Athletics Schedule 🏀🏀🏀
06/19/2026

Camp NorthStar - Week 3! ⛳🌞 🚲 🏈

NorthStar Athletics Schedule 🏀🏀🏀

In honor of Juneteenth, there will be no summer camp Friday, June 19th. Our staff will also be off as we observe this im...
06/19/2026

In honor of Juneteenth, there will be no summer camp Friday, June 19th. Our staff will also be off as we observe this important day of reflection and celebration.

Juneteenth is a time to recognize the significance of freedom, resilience, and progress — a moment to honor Black history and culture.

Camp NorthStar will resume Monday, June 22nd.

Sweet Summertime!🍦😎
06/17/2026

Sweet Summertime!🍦😎

Reminder to the 42 Club & Guild Members! 📣📣Stop by our tailgate in Lot B at the CWS today from 3pm-7pm! ⚾🌭🍿
06/16/2026

Reminder to the 42 Club & Guild Members! 📣📣

Stop by our tailgate in Lot B at the CWS today from 3pm-7pm! ⚾🌭🍿

Congratulations to Nasir & Ayreiz on completing NorthStar's Auto Savings Program! 🚗 🎉Over the past several months, they ...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to Nasir & Ayreiz on completing NorthStar's Auto Savings Program! 🚗 🎉

Over the past several months, they participated in classes focused on financial responsibility, insurance, vehicle maintenance, and smart saving habits—all while working toward a major goal: reliable transportation.

Through their hard work, commitment to saving, and the support of a generous NorthStar supporter, both young men recently became vehicle owners. Having dependable transportation creates greater independence and provides easier access to work, school, and other opportunities that help them continue moving forward.

We're proud of Nasir & Ayreiz for their dedication throughout this program and grateful for the community members who invest in the success of our young leaders. Congratulations on this exciting milestone!

Sunday Reflection by Wayne Brown - June 14th, 2026 - Leap of FaithThe obstacle was called the Leap of Faith.A tall tower...
06/14/2026

Sunday Reflection by Wayne Brown - June 14th, 2026 - Leap of Faith

The obstacle was called the Leap of Faith.

A tall tower. A small plank at the top. You harness in, climb up, and jump for a swinging punching bag with no handles. Catch it or fall.

This was in Dallas, on our Leadership NorthStar capstone trip. After a long day of corporate visits and college tours, we stopped at an urban adventure course to let our young leaders blow off some steam.

I had watched other visitors try and fail. Then our NorthStar boys went one after another and made the leap every time.

The difference was not skill. It was hope.

Depending on the room, I use hope and faith interchangeably. The substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen. Our young leaders carry it with them.

This week, I watched a different group make that same kind of leap. Kids from Monroe Middle School, through the Urban League of Nebraska's summer program, came out to our Hitchcock High Ropes Course for the first time. Some clipped in and went right away. Others worked with our Adventure team on the ground first, building up step by step. Every one of them left more confident than they arrived.

Monroe is the middle school I attended. The Urban League of Nebraska is where I used to lead.

Hope is grown over time. One experience at a time. I get to witness it at every level here at NorthStar.

Always Forward,

Wayne

Camp NorthStar - Week Two! 🏀🚲🏹🌳
06/12/2026

Camp NorthStar - Week Two! 🏀🚲🏹🌳

Last week, surrounded by our incredible NorthStar community, we had the honor of celebrating our Seniors and Leadership ...
06/11/2026

Last week, surrounded by our incredible NorthStar community, we had the honor of celebrating our Seniors and Leadership Group!

Thanks to our generous supporters, we were able to award a record number of scholarships this year. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of these outstanding young leaders and all they have accomplished.

These scholarships recognize their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference. We can't wait to continue supporting them as they take the next steps in their journeys and pursue their dreams.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients—we know this is just the beginning of the amazing things you'll achieve!

Sunday Reflection by Wayne Brown - Sunday, June 7th Leadership NorthStar Dallas Capstone TripEighteen years ago, I had ...
06/07/2026

Sunday Reflection by Wayne Brown - Sunday, June 7th

Leadership NorthStar Dallas Capstone Trip

Eighteen years ago, I had a knot in my stomach at my first board meeting. Watching our NorthStar young leaders sit in corporate boardrooms across Dallas this week, I realized they will never know that feeling.

This was the capstone of Leadership NorthStar. Twelve months of work earned them this trip. They picked the city. They researched the activities. They showed up.

We met with executives across sports, finance, energy, and tech. We visited SMU and TCU, where our Board Chair Anthony Anderson and our founder Scott Hazelrigg started their journeys. Strangers stopped us on the streets of Fort Worth and at the Dallas Cowboys stadium asking who these young men were. Everyone had a kind word for them. We even ran into Joe Mazzulla, head coach of the Boston Celtics, who paused to chat them up.

I have been around a while. I have not seen anything like it.

The biggest lesson I took home was the power of relationship. The bond these young men have with each other was on full display, whether they were sitting with executives or go-karting at Andretti's. Omaha companies with Dallas offices Security National Bank and Tenaska surrounded our boys with guidance and care. This trip was funded by a community that believes in our young men, and Dallas felt that generosity.

Belonging in every room. Hope in every handshake. Agency to walk into what comes next.

My mom used to tell me, "It is not about where you start. It is where you finish." Some of these young men started on first base. Some on third. They have all arrived at excellence, and I am beaming with pride to have walked alongside them on this leg of the journey.

Always Forward,

Wayne

Camp NorthStar - Week One! 🕶️🩳☀️
06/05/2026

Camp NorthStar - Week One! 🕶️🩳☀️

Address

4242 North 49th Avenue
Omaha, NE
68104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

+14026146360

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